Living in Walden, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walden · Census data 2020–2024
Walden has 573 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $40,972 (57% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $169,600, the median rent is $1,692/month.
Walden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walden at a glance
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 50.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $40,972State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $169,600State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,692/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Walden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walden the median home value is $169,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,692 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Walden median household income
The median household income in Walden is $40,972 and the income per person is $33,392. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Walden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.92
Walden demographics
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 288
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walden ›
Education in Walden
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Walden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walden
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 18%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Walden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | 573 | $40,972 | $169,600 | $1,692 |
| Steamboat Springs | 13,433 | $104,964 | $981,800 | $2,017 |
| Red Feather Lakes | 365 | $138,696 | $356,900 | — |
| Centennial | 521 | $110,579 | $288,600 | — |
| Grand Lake | 333 | $103,750 | $542,700 | — |
| Encampment | 466 | $54,668 | $231,900 | $1,158 |
| Hot Sulphur Springs | 1,108 | $106,600 | $389,900 | $1,484 |
| Estes Park | 5,844 | $85,956 | $664,200 | $1,511 |
| Kremmling | 1,807 | $77,407 | $376,400 | $1,570 |
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What is the median household income in Walden, CO?
The median household income in Walden is $40,972, 57% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walden?
The median home value in Walden is $169,600, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Walden?
The median gross rent in Walden is $1,692 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Walden, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Walden?
The median age in Walden is 50.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Walden?
The average commute to work in Walden is 11 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walden?
The unemployment rate in Walden is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walden?
29.7% of adults in Walden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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